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#b9b994

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HEX#b9b994
HEX8#b9b994ff
RGBrgb(185, 185, 148)
CMYK[0,0,0.2,0.27]
Name#b9b994
HCL[108.26,19.84,74.29]
oklab[0.78,-0.02,0.05]
Num12171668
HSI[60,0.14,0.68]
lab[74.29,-6.22,18.84]
Lighten
#e1e1d2
Darken
#8c8c5b
Saturate
#cbcb82
Desaturate
#a7a7a6
Greyscale
#a6a6a6
Brighten
#ececc7

Color harmonies of #b9b994

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
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#94b9b9
#b994b9

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#b9b994
#94b9a6
#9494b9
#b994a6

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
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#e3e3b6
#0f0f0c
#39392e
#646450
#8e8e72

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
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#b9aa94
#b9b294
#b9b994
#b2b994
#aab994

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b994
#94b99b
#aa94b9

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#fafaf7
#f5f5f0
#f0f0e8
#ebebe0
#e6e6d9
#e1e1d1
#dcdcca
#d7d7c2
#d2d2ba
#cdcdb3
#c8c8ab
#c3c3a3
#bebe9c
#b9b994

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a15
#282820
#35352a
#424235
#4f4f3f
#5d5d4a
#6a6a55
#77775f
#84846a
#919174
#9f9f7f
#acac89
#b9b994

Contrast Checker

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2.013 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
10.43 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #b9b994

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Use #b9b994 in CSS

#b9b994 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b994 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b994 as Border Color in CSS
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